Major closures at IH 30 and Galloway Avenue on May 8
The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on IH 635 LBJ East. The evening of Saturday, May 8 all lanes of both eastbound and westbound IH 30 mainlanes at Galloway Avenue will be closed to perform beam settings at Galloway Avenue over IH 30. Full closures of the Galloway Avenue overpass at IH 30 and certain IH 30/IH 635 direct connectors will also be required in addition to the mainlane closures. Learn more about this weekend's closures and detour routes. Stay up to date on the closures and traffic pattern changes during this ongoing project by visiting 635east.com.
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Mesquite recognizes four employees as Real. Texas. Service. Champions
On May 3, Mesquite honored four City employees with Real. Texas. Service. Employee Champion awards during the City Council meeting. The program celebrates employees who provide exemplary customer service and achieve accomplishments that merit special recognition. The following employees were recognized: Thalia Guaida – Municipal Court, Lesley Frohberg – Planning & Development Services, Rocky King – Public Works Department and Dennis Arnold – Mesquite Police Department. Watch the video presentation. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/ServiceChampions for information on these employees.
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Mesquite moves forward with $130 million industrial park
The City Council has approved proceeding with the development of the 2.3 million square foot industrial park called Alcott Logistics Station to be located south of East Scyene Road and west of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard. The fully developed project is estimated to create 1,625 new jobs. the initial plans for the Class A industrial business park will feature six buildings, a corporate campus design, innovative architecture, collaborative outdoor space, a walking trail and water feature as well as enhanced landscaping and a public park. Learn more.
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Mesquite announces investment in Northridge Shopping Center
CenterPoint Commercial Properties will invest approximately $650,000 to improve the Northridge Shopping Center located at 1805 N. Galloway Avenue. The improvements will include façade enhancements, new tenant signage, roof repairs and storefront renovations. In 2020 the developer purchased the shopping center, which was constructed in 1960, and has proposed plans to renovate the center to attract new tenants and approve its appearance. Learn more.
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Mesquite moves forward with Mesquite Airport Logistics Center
Mesquite has approved Dalfen Industrial’s proposed development of two distribution buildings of 870,000 square feet located on East Scyene Road near Mesquite Metro Airport. As a part of this development, Dalfen will make improvements to Airport Boulevard and will purchase a 15-acre portion of City owned property located at 1900 Airport Boulevard to maximize the development of the project. Learn more.
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Monthly virtual community health forum on May
As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite is holding a virtual Community Health Meeting on May 11 at 7 p.m. Shirley Weddle, a Mental/Brain Health and Suicide Prevention awareness advocate, Kelly Smith with Mesquite ISD and Dr. Cesar Alvarado with the Multicultural Recovery Center in Mesquite will discuss teen mental health and suicide prevention as a part of National Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more.
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Blaze Pizza opens in Mesquite
This week, Blaze Pizza opened their newest location in Mesquite located at 1505 North Town East Boulevard.
Blaze Pizza is a popular fast-casual restaurant. Customers can pick from various sauces, cheeses, meats, veggies and more. It also features completely customizable pizzas and a variety of menu options for people with dietary restrictions. Learn more.
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Mesquite announces 2021 Business Survey
Businesses in Mesquite will have until May 31 to participate in the City of Mesquite’s 2021 Business Survey/ The survey will aid the City of Mesquite in developing programs and activities to facilitate economic growth and success for local business owners and managers. Visit www.mesquiteecodev.com/2021-business-survey to take the online survey.
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Restaurant Revitalization Award Program open to Mesquite businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting applications for the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), which provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars and other qualifying businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses can apply online at the Restaurant Revitalization Award Portal, restaurants.sba.gov. Learn more.
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Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents Spring Fantasia
Enjoy a night at the symphony on May 8. Join the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra as they present their spring concert “Spring Fantasia.” The event will be held in the Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Mesquite kicks off summer with Movies in the Park
On May 14 and 21 Mesquite will host their annual Movies in the Park, featuring free, family-friendly movies at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. Check in starts at 7:30 p.m. and the featured movie of the week starts at dusk. Event admission and parking is free. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MoviesinthePark for more information or call Mesquite Parks and Recreation at 972-216-6260.
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Job openings are available for Mesquite residents
Looking for a job? Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas has put together a list of job openings in the DFW area. The list is updated once a week. View here.
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Contact Us
Use the free myMesquite platform to submit service requests to the City of Mesquite. Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite for details.
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